Extension Lincoln County has put together a page of resources to help during the COVID-19 emergency: Being Calm and Prepared for COVID-19 This webpage has resources to help with the financial, physical, emotional, and social implications of the current health crisis and is updated regularly as the situation evolves. We need to work together to […]

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the Governor’s “Safer at Home”, all Extension Lincoln County Staff are working from home. All meetings for 4-H, HCE, Master Gardeners and Live Sustainable have been postponed and our physical office will be closed until the emergency is over. All our educators are working remotely and are still […]

Do you know someone who could use helpful, fact-based, and educationally-sourced information on dealing with the challenges of the COVID pandemic but they don’t have access to the internet? Extension Lincoln County has put together a newsletter you can print off for them! We Can Do This! Issue 2 (pdf, 8 pages) These newsletters will also […]

Cabin Fever Friday A Project Newsletter – May 29, 2020 Enjoy another edition of Cabin Fever Fridays. In this edition you will make a bird feeder out of a grapefruit, take a walk and create art, and make critters out of sandwiches. Take a photo of you and your project. Then send it to Holly […]

Being a teen was challenging enough when the world was “normal”. With expectations and “typical” experiences on hold, it may sometimes feel as if teens have no control or options in their lives. The website Stressed Teens has developed a COVID-19 Toolbox that provides ways for teens to help conquer those feelings of helplessness, fear, […]

More and more youth will be left on their own out of necessity. Without school and events, most of these young people will likely experience bouts of boredom and look to alleviate their stress. It’s during these times that they are most vulnerable to making poor choices. For tips on leaving kids home alone visit […]

Explore ways to take better care of yourself and manage stress in weekly 30-minute Zoom sessions! This 8-week program starts Tuesday, June 2, 2020. It’s offered at two different times: 11:00-11:30 AM or 4:00-4:30 PM! Hightlights of Taking Care of You based on a research-based program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help individuals […]

With continued concern over the spread of the COVID-19 virus and in an effort to protect the more vulnerable population, all StrongBodies programs have been canceled for the summer. We are looking forward to the fall and are currently planning on restarting them at that time. If you were registered for classes for the spring […]

UW-Stevens Point is offering several 100% online courses for FREE! These are non-credit and are available to the general public. You do not need to be a UW-Stevens Point student to register for these online courses. UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education is currently offering 10 free, self-paced courses. You will have three months to complete the […]

Oneida, Iron, Forest, Lincoln, Price, and Vilas Counties are collaborating with the Wisconsin National Guard to offer free community testing for persons with COVID-19 like symptoms. For a complete description of the event, please read the Oneida County Health Department press release (pdf, 1 page) on the event. Who should be tested? Wisconsin residents who […]

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